Table 3 Edi Min, Edi Peak, and Respiratory Rate during the various studied statesa,b,c
From: Reference values for diaphragm electrical activity (Edi) in newborn infants
N | Edi Min (μV) | Edi Peak (μV) | Respiratory Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feeding states | ||||
Pre-prandial | 23 | 3.01 ± 1.14 (CV 0.38) | 9.95 ± 3.82 (CV 0.38) | 48.57 ± 7.21 |
Post-prandial | 23 | 3.34 ± 1.15 (CV 0.34) | 10.89 ± 3.82 (CV 0.35) | 48.36 ± 6.16 |
p-value | 0.171 | 0.172 | 0.883 | |
Resting states | ||||
Asleep | 24 | 2.69 ± 0.82 (CV 0.30) | 9.11 ± 2.92 (CV 0.32) | 47.37 ± 5.69 |
Awake | 24 | 4.07 ± 1.45 (CV 0.36) | 13.43 ± 4.49 (CV 0.33) | 49.28 ± 6.64 |
p-value | <0.001 | <0.001 | 0.093 | |
Kangaroo Care | ||||
No skin-to-skin care | 24 | 3.04 ± 0.95 (CV 0.31) | 10.14 ± 3.53 (CV 0.35) | 47.67 ± 5.40 |
Skin-to-skin care | 3 | 2.51 ± 0.32 (CV 0.13) | 7.01 ± 0.50 (CV 0.07) | 55.20 ± 5.79 |
p-value | 0.099 | 0.013 | 0.198 | |